29 years of historical data (1997–2025) · Consumer Defensive · Agricultural Farm Products
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. trades at 19.9x earnings, 34% above its 5-year average of 14.8x, sitting at the 80th percentile of its historical range. This is roughly in line with the Consumer Defensive sector median P/E of 19.6x. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 9.7x P/FCF, 71% below the 5-year average of 33.5x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $1.8B | $1.7B | $1.6B | $1.3B | $1.3B | $1.3B | $1.1B | $1.7B | $1.4B | $2.4B | $3.2B |
| Enterprise Value | $2.2B | $2.2B | $2.0B | $1.8B | $2.0B | $2.0B | $1.8B | $2.4B | $2.0B | $2.7B | $3.4B |
| P/E Ratio → | 19.95 | 19.07 | 11.18 | — | 12.71 | 16.43 | 23.37 | 25.53 | — | 19.95 | 14.00 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.41 | 0.40 | 0.37 | 0.29 | 0.28 | 0.31 | 0.27 | 0.38 | 0.31 | 0.59 | 0.79 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.89 | 0.85 | 0.79 | 0.66 | 0.64 | 0.70 | 0.64 | 0.94 | 0.78 | 1.35 | 1.73 |
| P/FCF | 9.70 | 9.39 | 12.15 | 10.48 | 91.65 | 43.89 | 37.49 | 36.17 | 14.30 | 43.30 | 17.03 |
| P/OCF | 7.20 | 6.97 | 8.71 | 7.08 | 20.32 | 10.25 | 6.35 | 10.01 | 5.57 | 12.42 | 9.74 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 8.6x EBITDA, roughly in line with its 5-year average of 8.6x. The Consumer Defensive sector median is 11.4x, placing the stock at a 25% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.50 | 0.46 | 0.42 | 0.45 | 0.47 | 0.43 | 0.53 | 0.45 | 0.67 | 0.84 |
| EV / EBITDA | 8.58 | 8.37 | 8.24 | 7.40 | 8.94 | 10.23 | 11.51 | 12.32 | 11.26 | 11.59 | 9.76 |
| EV / EBIT | 11.92 | 15.24 | 10.06 | 36.92 | 14.37 | 22.03 | 28.51 | 20.95 | 90.39 | 18.23 | 13.92 |
| EV / FCF | — | 11.78 | 15.04 | 15.17 | 144.21 | 66.75 | 59.34 | 50.89 | 20.98 | 49.27 | 18.18 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. earns an operating margin of 4.3%, above the Consumer Defensive sector average of 1.4%. ROE of 4.5% is modest, trailing the sector median of 6.8%. ROIC of 5.8% represents adequate returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.5%.
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 9.2% | 9.2% | 8.4% | 8.0% | 7.0% | 6.9% | 6.2% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 8.1% | 11.3% |
| Operating Margin | 4.3% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 3.8% | 6.6% |
| Net Profit Margin | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 3.0% | 5.6% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 4.5% | 4.5% | 7.3% | -0.6% | 5.1% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 3.7% | -1.2% | 6.7% | 12.6% |
| ROA | 2.9% | 2.9% | 4.5% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 2.0% | -0.7% | 4.5% | 8.6% |
| ROIC | 5.8% | 5.8% | 4.9% | 4.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 5.7% | 10.0% |
| ROCE | 7.3% | 7.3% | 6.2% | 5.9% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 6.7% | 11.8% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 1.8x, which is manageable (46% below the sector average of 3.4x). Net debt stands at $439M ($475M total debt minus $36M cash). Interest coverage of 12.7x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.20 | 0.31 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.38 | 0.40 | 0.37 | 0.20 | 0.13 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.83 | 1.83 | 1.72 | 2.43 | 3.33 | 3.59 | 4.34 | 3.73 | 3.70 | 1.51 | 0.67 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.22 | 0.19 | 0.30 | 0.36 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.38 | 0.36 | 0.19 | 0.12 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.70 | 1.70 | 1.59 | 2.29 | 3.26 | 3.50 | 4.24 | 3.56 | 3.58 | 1.40 | 0.62 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 2.39 | 2.90 | 4.70 | 52.56 | 22.86 | 21.85 | 14.72 | 6.67 | 5.97 | 1.15 |
| Interest Coverage | 12.69 | 12.69 | 10.64 | 2.05 | 5.64 | 4.48 | 3.08 | 4.94 | 1.01 | 23.52 | 58.90 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.'s current ratio of 2.16x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 1.06x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.16 | 2.16 | 2.13 | 2.12 | 2.05 | 1.74 | 1.82 | 1.87 | 1.94 | 2.59 | 2.63 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.06 | 1.06 | 1.01 | 1.01 | 0.94 | 0.78 | 0.91 | 0.89 | 0.98 | 1.21 | 1.29 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.41 | 1.38 | 1.36 | 1.28 | 1.25 | 1.29 | 1.34 | 1.38 | 1.48 | 1.51 |
| Inventory Turnover | 6.74 | 6.74 | 6.58 | 6.62 | 6.13 | 6.56 | 7.78 | 7.59 | 7.45 | 6.93 | 7.20 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 39.01 | 40.22 | 40.76 | 38.44 | 37.59 | 37.74 | 35.76 | 38.50 | 38.64 | 37.58 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. returns 4.9% to shareholders annually — split between a 3.2% dividend yield and 1.7% buyback yield. A payout ratio of 63.3% is moderate and appears sustainable, balancing shareholder returns with reinvestment capacity. The earnings yield of 5.0% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.2% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Payout Ratio | 63.3% | 63.3% | 33.6% | — | 29.1% | 29.6% | 29.1% | 10.1% | — | 24.9% | 12.5% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 5.0% | 5.2% | 8.9% | — | 7.9% | 6.1% | 4.3% | 3.9% | — | 5.0% | 7.1% |
| FCF Yield | 10.3% | 10.6% | 8.2% | 9.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.8% | 7.0% | 2.3% | 5.9% |
| Buyback Yield | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.1% | 5.9% | 3.4% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 4.9% | 5.0% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 4.2% | 7.1% | 4.3% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $48M | $48M | $48M | $48M | $48M | $48M | $48M | $49M | $51M | $52M |
Compare FDP with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2B | 19.9 | 8.6 | 9.7 | 9.2% | 4.3% | 4.5% | 5.8% | 1.8 | |
| $1B | 28.1 | 3.5 | 829.2 | 7.8% | 2.4% | 3.6% | 9.3% | — | |
| $500M | 25.2 | 17.1 | 25.8 | 9.8% | 3.0% | 9.6% | 8.6% | 0.9 | |
| $964M | 25.7 | 10.4 | 25.9 | 11.6% | 5.1% | 6.3% | 7.2% | 1.9 | |
| $931M | 15.8 | 8.9 | — | 18.4% | 7.7% | 17.2% | 15.2% | 0.9 | |
| $743M | 24.2 | 8.8 | 2.5 | 9.5% | 4.9% | 6.8% | 5.3% | 3.1 | |
| $35B | 19.7 | 11.6 | 19.7 | 18.4% | 3.8% | 97.5% | 15.7% | 3.5 | |
| $24B | 31.3 | 24.0 | 24.6 | 17.4% | 3.0% | 15.3% | 9.3% | 4.3 | |
| $15B | 42.6 | 14.7 | 20.7 | 11.7% | 1.3% | 7.9% | 5.7% | 5.2 | |
| $20B | 34.9 | 23.9 | 22.3 | 8.4% | 4.9% | 32.9% | 18.0% | 1.8 | |
| $20B | 25.4 | 17.5 | 21.1 | 15.3% | 9.5% | 35.5% | 48.4% | 0.5 | |
| Consumer Defensive Median | — | 19.6 | 11.4 | 15.7 | 40.1% | 1.4% | 6.8% | 5.5% | 3.4 |
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Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 19.9x. The historical average is 14.8x. This places it at the 80th percentile of its historical range.
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 8.6x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 8.6x.
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 4.5%. The historical average is 8.5%.
Based on historical data, Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is trading at a P/E of 19.9x. This is at the 80th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.'s current dividend yield is 3.18% with a payout ratio of 63.3%.
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has 9.2% gross margin and 4.3% operating margin.
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.8x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.